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Ice Cream Boxes

Ice Cream Boxes

Custom ice cream boxes are made-to-size outer cartons, sleeves, holders and multipack packages for sealed cups, pints, tubs, cones, wrapped bars, ice cream sandwiches, popsicles and frozen dessert gift sets. BoxBaba offers folding cartons, auto-bottom boxes, cone holders, sleeve-and-tray packs, corrugated structures and retail display formats with custom printing, dividers and fitted inserts. Materials can be selected according to product weight, freezer exposure, condensation, retail display and distribution requirements. Orders start from 100 units, with artwork support, free samples, production in 5–9 business days after artwork approval and free shipping across the USA.
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Ice Cream Boxes – Custom Printed Food-Grade Packaging for Ice Cream, Desserts & Retail Display

Ice cream boxes made with durable, food-safe materials and premium printing, ideal for frozen desserts, takeaway service, retail display, and branding while ensuring product protection.

What We Give

Create Custom Boxes Quick and Easy

Design

Get your custom boxes made in the required size, shape, and style.

Print

Upload your artwork and get it superbly printed the way you want.

Get it done

Order any quantity, enjoy a wholesale price, pay no extra for die plates.

Product Specification

Specification Details
Box Style Fully customizable Ice Cream Boxes folding carton, magnetic closure, drawer, shoulder neck, mailer, or specialty box styles
Dimensions (L × W × H) Custom sizes manufactured according to your exact product dimensions and structural requirements
Order Quantity (MOQ) 100 units minimum (flexible for specific projects)
Material Options 10pt–24pt SBS  Kraft board, corrugated (B, E flute), high-density greyboard for rigid boxes
Printing Options CMYK offset printing, Pantone (PMS) color matching, inside & outside printing
Print Finishes Matte lamination, Gloss lamination, Soft-touch coating, Aqueous coating, UV coating
Premium Enhancements Foil stamping (gold/silver/custom colors), Embossing, Debossing, Spot UV, Raised UV
Insert Options EVA foam inserts, Die-cut paperboard inserts, Molded pulp, Cardboard dividers, Custom fit structural inserts
Embellishments Ribbons, magnetic closures, bows, glitters, sparkles, custom tags & hang tags
Compliance Support Labeling guidance & compliance support available for regulated products including hemp/CBD packaging
Sampling & Proofing Free 3D digital mockups, blank sample, printed sample (delivery reimbursable)
Production Timeline 5–9 business days standard production (rush orders available upon discussion)
Shipping Free USA shipping; flat-packed or assembled shipping options available

 

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Stock Type & Thickness

Cardboard

We use cardboard material with the least environmental impact and minimizes waste generation.

Kraft

Kraft paper is a strong, durable and reliable material that is widely used across many different industries.

Rigid

Rigid is highly protective, affordable and recyclable material. These boxes provide maximum protection.

Corrugated

Corrugated material is easy to customize, cost effective and sustainable. It is also great for branding purposes.

Finishing Assortment

Foil Stamping

Foil Stamping

Enhance your packaging with premium foil stamping for a bold and luxurious appearance.

Spot UV

Spot UV

Our Spot UV coating adds a sleek shine and highlights key design elements beautifully.

Gloss-Lamination

Gloss

Give your packaging a polished, glossy finish that enhances color and visual appeal.

Holographic Foiling

Holographic Foiling

Create eye-catching packaging with holographic foil effects that shimmer from every angle.

Embossing

Embossing

Add raised textures and elegant detailing to make your packaging stand out.

Debossing

Debossing

Create a refined pressed-in effect that adds depth and sophistication to your packaging.

Matte

Matte

Achieve a smooth matte finish that minimizes fingerprints and delivers a modern look.

Soft Touch Lamination

Soft Touch Lamination

Protect your packaging with a silky-soft laminated finish for a premium feel.

Custom Printed Ice Cream Packaging for Frozen Products

A custom ice cream box can be designed around the exact format, dimensions and presentation requirements of the frozen product being packed. It may be used as an outer carton for sealed ice cream cups, pints and tubs or as a fitted package for wrapped ice cream bars, sandwiches, cones, popsicles and variety packs. The Custom packaging configuration should account for more than the product’s basic length, width and height. Lid rims, wrapper seams, cone shapes, handles, inserts, product orientation and internal clearance can all affect the final dimensions. A folding carton does not replace the sealed primary cup, tub, wrapper or other food-contact container unless the complete material and coating specification has been approved for that exact application.

Products Suitable for Custom Ice Cream Packaging 

Custom ice cream packaging can be configured for:
  • Ice cream cups and takeaway containers
  • Ice cream pints and tubs
  • Gelato cups and containers
  • Standard and waffle cones
  • Wrapped ice cream cones
  • Ice cream bars
  • Ice cream sandwiches
  • Popsicles and ice lollies
  • Sundae kits
The right structure depends on whether the product is individually wrapped, placed inside a sealed container, grouped into a multipack or presented as part of a promotional kit.

Choosing the Right Ice Cream Box Structure

Straight Tuck End Boxes

Straight tuck end cartons have top and bottom flaps that close in the same direction. They may be suitable for lightweight ice cream bars, sandwiches, popsicles and sealed cups requiring a clean retail presentation.

Reverse Tuck End Boxes

Reverse tuck end boxes have closures positioned in opposite directions. They are commonly considered for lightweight individually wrapped frozen products and compact retail cartons.

Seal-End Cartons

Seal-end cartons have flaps that are sealed during packing or production. They may provide a more secure closure for wrapped bars, sandwiches, popsicles and retail multipacks.

Auto-Lock Bottom Boxes

Auto-lock bottom boxes open into shape with a pre-glued base. They may be suitable for heavier cups, pints, tubs and frozen dessert kits that need more base support than a lightweight tuck carton.

Snap-Lock Bottom Boxes

Snap-lock bottom cartons use interlocking base flaps. They can support products that need a stronger bottom without using a fully pre-glued auto-lock construction.

Tuck Top Auto-Bottom Boxes

This format combines a tuck-top closure with a pre-glued automatic bottom. It may be useful for heavier tubs, cups, gift packs and multipack configurations that need quick assembly and a secure base.

Roll-End Front Tuck Boxes

Roll-end front tuck boxes provide a hinged opening and a reinforced structure. They may suit ice cream gift sets, sundae kits, promotional assortments and products that require a wider presentation area.

Ice Cream Cone Holder Boxes

Cone holder boxes can include die-cut openings or fitted internal supports for standard cones, waffle cones and cone-based dessert kits. They can be configured for single cones or grouped packs.

Gable Boxes

Gable boxes include an integrated handle and may be used for takeaway dessert kits, event packs, promotional assortments and grouped ice cream products.

Material Options for Ice Cream Packaging

Food-Grade SBS Paperboard

Solid bleached sulfate paperboard provides a smooth white surface for detailed printing and folding-carton production. It may suit branded retail cartons, sleeves and multipacks around sealed or wrapped products.

Freezer-Grade Paperboard

Freezer-grade paperboard is intended for applications where the package may experience low temperatures and changing moisture conditions. It may be considered for retail cartons stored in chilled or frozen environments.

Moisture-Resistant Coated Paperboard

A suitable coating may help the board withstand surface moisture and handling in cold environments. It can be considered for cups, tubs, pints and multipacks that may encounter condensation.

Natural Brown Kraft Paperboard

Natural kraft provides a brown, less-processed visual appearance for sleeves, lightweight cartons and selected frozen dessert products. Printed colors can appear different on brown kraft than on a white board.

White Kraft Paperboard

White kraft combines a lighter printing surface with the visual and structural characteristics of kraft-based packaging. It may be used for branded sleeves, folding cartons and takeaway dessert packs.

E-Flute Corrugated Cardboard

E-flute corrugated board provide more structural support than standard folding cardstock. It may suit heavier multipacks, subscription-style frozen dessert kits, retail displays and secondary distribution packaging.

Rigid Greyboard

Rigid greyboard may be considered for promotional gift packs, launch kits or premium frozen dessert presentations. It is generally less suitable for routine freezer exposure unless the complete construction, wrap and lining have been developed for those conditions. A rigid box should not be selected only because it appears more premium. Product weight, storage environment, handling and cost should also be evaluated.

Custom Printing for Ice Cream Boxes

Branded ice cream boxes can feature logos, product names, flavor systems, illustrations, serving suggestions, storage instructions, barcodes and promotional artwork. Available printing methods include:
  • CMYK printing: Suitable for multicolor artwork, gradients, illustrations and photographic designs.
  • PMS printing: Useful when selected brand colors require more controlled color matching.
  • Offset printing: Supports detailed artwork and consistent presentation on paperboard cartons.
  • Digital printing: Practical for prototypes, shorter runs, seasonal designs and multiple flavor variations.
  • Flexographic printing: Commonly used for corrugated packaging and simplified artwork produced across larger packaging surfaces.

Finishing Options

Matte Lamination

Matte lamination creates a subdued surface appearance and may reduce glare. Dark colors, frequent handling and condensation can affect how marks appear on the finished surface.

Gloss Lamination

Gloss lamination creates a more reflective appearance and can increase the visual intensity of printed colors. It may show glare under strong retail lighting.

Soft-Touch Lamination

Soft-touch lamination provides a smooth tactile surface for premium packaging. It may be more appropriate for promotional packs than high-volume everyday cartons.

Aqueous Coating

Aqueous coating can provide a light protective surface over printed artwork. Suitability depends on the board, print system and intended storage conditions.

Embossing and Debossing

Embossing raises selected artwork, while debossing presses it into the surface. These finishes can highlight logos, product names or selected graphics.

Inserts, Dividers and Add-Ons

Internal components can help organize and separate products, but they are not required for every ice cream box. Available options include:
  • Die-cut paperboard inserts
  • Ice cream cone holder inserts
  • Cup and tub dividers
  • Multi-compartment inserts
  • Cardboard partition dividers
  • Hang tabs

How to Measure Ice Cream Products for Custom Packaging

Accurate measurements help prevent cartons that are too tight, unnecessarily large or difficult to close.

Cups, Pints and Tubs

Measure the widest point of the lid or rim, the widest point of the container body and the complete height. Do not assume the base and lid have the same diameter.

Ice Cream Cones

Measure the maximum cone diameter, total height and any wrapper, lid or topping clearance. For multipacks, confirm whether the cones will stand upright, lie horizontally or sit inside a fitted insert.

Bars, Sandwiches and Popsicles

Measure the sealed wrapper rather than only the frozen product. Include wrapper seams, folded ends and protruding sticks. Exact internal clearance depends on the product, material, insert and box structure. BoxBaba can use the supplied product dimensions to prepare a custom dieline for review.

Custom Ice Cream Boxes Wholesale

BoxBaba supplies branded ice cream boxes for manufacturers, ice cream parlors, gelato shops, cafés, dessert brands, grocery retailers, wholesalers, caterers, food trucks and private-label businesses. Wholesale buyers can order packaging for a single flavor or coordinate multiple artwork variations across a product range. The box size, printing method, material, finish and internal arrangement can be adjusted according to the product specification. The minimum order quantity starts from 100 units. The final quotation depends on dimensions, material, structure, printing, finishes, inserts, quantity and delivery requirements.

Why Choose BoxBaba?

BoxBaba provides:
  • Fully custom length, width and height
  • MOQ starting from 100 units
  • Artwork and dieline support
  • Multiple printing and finishing options
  • Custom inserts and dividers
  • Free samples
  • Reimbursement of applicable sample delivery charges with the first bulk order
  • Production in 5–9 business days after artwork approval
  • Free shipping across the USA

How to Order Custom Ice Cream Packaging

To request pricing, provide:
  1. The product type, such as a cup, pint, tub, cone, bar or popsicle
  2. The complete product dimensions
  3. The number of products per box
  4. Preferred box structure
  5. Required material or freezer-storage conditions
  6. Insert or divider requirements
  7. Order quantity
  8. Printing artwork or branding requirements
  9. Delivery location
  10. Any required material or certification documentation

Request a Custom Quote

Create ice cream packaging around your product dimensions, packing arrangement, freezer conditions and branding requirements. Share the product type, size, quantity, artwork and preferred structure with BoxBaba to receive a custom packaging quotation. Request a Custom Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

Find all the urgent questions you may have.

Materials can be selected according to the intended frozen or chilled environment. The exact board, coating and construction should be confirmed based on storage duration, condensation, product weight and handling conditions.
These boxes are generally designed as secondary packaging around a sealed cup, tub or wrapper. Direct food-contact suitability depends on the complete board, coating, ink and production specification and must be confirmed for the intended application.
Yes. Custom cartons and sleeves can be designed around sealed cups, pints and tubs. Measurements should include the lid rim, container body and complete height.
Cone boxes can be configured for 2-pack, 4-pack, 6-pack or other custom arrangements. Die-cut cone holders or dividers can be added when required.
No. An insert may help separate cones, cups, tubs or mixed products, but it may be unnecessary when the items already fit securely inside the carton.
Different artwork versions can be produced for separate flavors or product varieties. The quantity, printing method and artwork requirements should be confirmed when requesting a quotation.
All dimensions are customizable. Boxes can be produced for individual products, cup and tub sleeves, cone packs, multipacks, family-size packs and promotional assortments.
The minimum order quantity starts from 100 units.
Standard production takes approximately 5–9 business days after the final artwork and specifications have been approved.

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